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Beautiful quiet lake home in Central Florida

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Beautiful Lake McMeekin
Beautiful sunsets (October)
what you see from the back porch (June)
dining and sitting area
open floor plan

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Hawthorne, FL
  • Place, Putnam Lakes Preserve
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Clear Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Galilee
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful quiet lake home in Central Florida

The home sits on a 100 acre private lake. Lake McMeekin is a spring fed, lake great for fishing and swimming. (Loaded with bass and pan fish) The house has a large screened porch that faces the lake to watch the sunset. It is completely furnished with everything you need. Has Wi if, 2 kayaks, canoe and use of the dock. The area is quiet, in the country. Located in between Gainesville and Palatka. Both 1/2 an hour drive.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Small dog or cat an additional $50.00 cleaning fee
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking ONLY allowed on screened in back porch

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7333900
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Hawthorne

Located in Hawthorne, this holiday home is on a lake. Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Putnam Lakes Preserve and Orange Creek Restoration Area. Looking to get your feet wet? Fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Hawthorne, FL

What's nearby

  • Putnam Lakes Preserve - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Clear Lake - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Lake Galilee - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Ladys-Slipper Lake - 11 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Lake Lucy - 14 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tootsie's Tacos & Burgers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Little Debbies - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful quiet lake home in Central Florida pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful quiet lake home in Central Florida?

As of 18 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful quiet lake home in Central Florida on 30 May 2026 start from AU$119, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Beautiful quiet lake home in Central Florida?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful quiet lake home in Central Florida?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful quiet lake home in Central Florida?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful quiet lake home in Central Florida located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Putnam Lakes Preserve, Clear Lake and Lake Galilee. Ladys-Slipper Lake and Lake Lucy are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sunrises were beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great hosts

Cindy and Randy were great - we’ll be back next time we go fishing.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2021
Glad you guys had a good time. You are welcome back. Thanks for the nice fish.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Escape from Iowa winter

great hosts, very friendly and helpful but not nosey at all roomy place to stay good description
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

an idyllic respite from challenging days spent elsewhere

an extra benefit it was on a street full of art enthusiasts.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place and hosts

The property is as stated on-line; comfortable and clean. Cindy and Roger were welcoming and attentive. We will stay there again.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful Getaway

Cindy and Randy are great hosts. The house was comfortable and had all the amenities that we desired. The location on the lake was beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shelly r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter Getaway

Very nice place. We had plenty of room and had a wonderful sunset view every night! Thank you Cindy and Randy!
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joye W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!

Exactly as advertised. Great spot.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2021
Nice couple. Very neat. Welcome anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful lake view

The property was clean, quiet and all amenities were provided.! All we needed to bring were our clothes, food and liquid refreshments! Our hosts were super friendly, accommodating but not overbearing. The view of the lake was absolutely stunning in the evening..
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2022
Mary & Bob, enjoyed meeting you both for such a short time. Couldn’t ask for better guests. Come back anytime.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

savery g.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication

INTRUSIVE AND VERBALLY ABUSIVE OWNER - BIG BROTHER AS IN ORWELL'S 1984'S 1984

GREAT IF YOU WISH TO BE MONITORED AND BOTHERED, AT ALL HOURS OF DAY AND NIGHT BY INVASIVE AND INSULTING OWNER WHO LIVES NEXT DOOR -- FEELING OF BEING CONSTANTLY WATCHED -- ABUSIVE LANGUAGE
Stayed 17 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2021
Sorry for this bad experience from the start. We have 1 small dog or cat policy in our rules and Savery brought 7 dogs!!! (And a bird) When we discovered this she admitted she had lied but took a chance and didn’t realize that we lived next door. We asked her to keep 4 dogs on the screened in back porch. One poor dog barked ALL night. Sunday nothing could be done as in looking for a kennel. Monday she claimed she she was taking them there. Again a lie (or partial) We saw 4 dogs still there. That is when we called VRBO and asked her to leave. We NEVER went over after hours. The dogs destroyed a section of carpet off the master bedroom and several stains. It was a very bad experience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and Quiet spot in the country!

Our first night we were presented by the most beautiful sunset my wife and I have ever seen! We stayed at Cindy and Randys property for 6 weeks while travel nursing in Gainesville. Check in was a breeze! Great place to relax after stressfull days. We used the dock to swim several times a week, loaded up on vitamin D! C&R are so nice and accommodating! Nothing but great experiences throughout our stay! Located only 75 minutes from St. Augustine beach, 45 min from Silver springs, and 30 min from Gainesville! These locations are prime Florida fun! Thank you for everything!
Stayed 43 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2021
You guys were great. So glad you actually swam and played in our beautiful Lake McMeekin. Come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view. Great owners!

Randy was so helpful. Our son is in a wheelchair and Randy brought a ramp over to get the wheelchair up the stairs. The view is so peaceful, looking out at the lake.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
They were a delight to have stay. Left the place spotless and all linens washed. A wonderful surprise. We wish you all the best in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Lake View.

Stayed a month. The host was very helpful and nice. Alot of one of a kind art pieces around. Very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Gem!

We found a gem when we found this place. It gave us the relaxation and rest we were looking for and our hosts were delightful!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorna c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for me.

It’s difficult to say enough good things about this property. The accommodations were more than sufficient, the hosts were wonderful and went over and above to make sure I was comfortable and had everything I needed, even fishing bait! I did not want to leave and plan to go back if I am able. Thank you, Cindy and Randy.
Stayed 84 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable stay

The property was beautiful; the view and sunsets stunning. The owners were there but not intrusive.
Stayed 31 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakeside retreat

Peaceful and quiet. Randy and Cindy are the best.
Stayed 47 nights in Apr 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2020
Super great people that became friends. Welcome anytime.
Verified

8/10 Good

harry k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

middle of nowhere

the people and the property are fine , the internet and tv reception is terrible
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Harry, I wish you would have said something. But thanks. Since your review, we updated our internet and tv selections. We take care of any problems we know about immediately.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faye M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and comfortable

Enjoyed our stay. Beautiful view on a quiet lake. Cindy and Randy are wonderful hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable

Cindy and Randy are very warm people. They had everything we needed.The place is beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good

Great location. Close to the lakes we fish at. Cindy and Randy are super nice. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extremely pleased

Went to visit my 2 sons who live 2 hours away from each other. This house was a perfect location between them both. It is 1 hour from Jacksonville, 1 hour from St Augustine & about 20 mins from Gainesville. Perfect location if you want to visit multiple locations while on vacation. The owners were wonderful, so helpful and inviting. They have a great set up for swimming, fishing or just enjoying the lake life. House was perfect size for the 3 of us. Normally when we vacation we stay at a Hilton, I am so happy that we chose to book at this house. So much better than a hotel, we didn't have to worry about other people running down the hallways, or slamming doors and much more affordable. We will definitely book with them on our next vacation to Florida.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
What a delightful family. We enjoyed having you even though we weren't around much......and you weren't around much either with all that day tripping. I'm glad you got to enjoy swimming and fishing in the lake and a fun 4th of July. Welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Owner is very nice, house is clean and location is nice country road. We are very happy with our stay.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Had great time the landlords where great

Had a great time nice quiet and peaceful. They house was clean and was perfect for our stay.
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Enjoyed you guys. Happy new year and happy fishing!

About the host

Hosted by Cindy & Randy Pardue

Host profile image
My husband & I are both artists. We live next door.
We have our working studio behind our house and a cute little gallery where we display our artwork next to your place.

Why they chose this property

It is quiet and beautiful and has the best sunsets!

What makes this property unique

This is quiet, beautiful lake property half way between Gainesville & Palatka. Just an hour and a half to either coast.

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